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09-07-2017, 03:19 AM
#21
Repairs imo are different from maintenance (servicing, tyres, etc.) as is running costs (tax, insurance, MOT/NCT). Repairs in my 8 years ownership i've had to replace the roof, suspension (twice), clutch, clutch master cylinder, windscreen, caster bushes, rear calipers, engine and diff mounts in my GPW. That isn't too bad imo but i feel there may be more down the line, poor diff is making noise and the rear suspension is leaking again. I have kept track of most of the costs, unfortunately.
My point is if you have to pay to maintain it's presence on the road then it's maintenance and includes all kinds of repairs. The only outgoings that aren't maintenance are fuel and mods.
09-07-2017, 09:50 AM
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Ha Ha! You don't consider regular servicing as maintenance?
And having road legal tyres as maintaining the car?
Or maintaining the legal status as maintenance?
Edit- As for road tax you could always SORN it and stick it in a shed.
The only thing that you can drop from the equation is fuel coat as it's your choice when and how far you drive it.
And having road legal tyres as maintaining the car?
Or maintaining the legal status as maintenance?
Edit- As for road tax you could always SORN it and stick it in a shed.
The only thing that you can drop from the equation is fuel coat as it's your choice when and how far you drive it.
No, they're running costs in a car this old. (IMHO and discussion provoking message) including petrol...
All are done or replaced well before recognised maintenance intervals (4500 miles / 6 months) legal levels (above 3mm) etc...
I'm maintaining its increased lifespan is a better analogy??
09-07-2017, 11:34 AM
#23
Ok so picking the nuts from this
capex: price paid less depreciation/pa (literally, the capital)
opex: tax, maintenance, MOT/pa (fixed cost of owning)
runex: tyres, fluids, petrol/per mile (costs for using)
Which leaves tarting up - cleaning, waxing, clay bar shit? Money down the drain - ICE enhancement, tech bits added?
capex: price paid less depreciation/pa (literally, the capital)
opex: tax, maintenance, MOT/pa (fixed cost of owning)
runex: tyres, fluids, petrol/per mile (costs for using)
Which leaves tarting up - cleaning, waxing, clay bar shit? Money down the drain - ICE enhancement, tech bits added?
ice enhancement in theory improves your asset. in reality we are talking small amounts of cost unless you go large on subs and muthafunkin amps bro
run ex.. like it. they are all capex or revex
if capex < depreciation your car will be dumping value. in Cynics' case his capex is massive and depreciation probably low so.. err. happy days. sort of.
09-08-2017, 03:03 AM
#24
To continue my analogy, I've take what could be described as a task agnostic, highly efficient and performing NHS Trust, and stripped it back to a single purpose, barely legal, NHS Blood Donor bus!
(I choose that comparison as you can only really spend 10 mins in my car without needing a stabilising cuppa).
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